- 1. What instrument does Brad Mehldau primarily play?
A) Piano
B) Guitar
C) Saxophone
D) Drums
- 2. In which year was Brad Mehldau born?
A) 1960
B) 1995
C) 1970
D) 1985
- 3. Where was Brad Mehldau born?
A) Chicago, Illinois
B) New York City, New York
C) Los Angeles, California
D) Jacksonville, Florida
- 4. Who is Brad Mehldau's frequent collaborator on drums?
A) Antonio Sanchez
B) Roy Haynes
C) Chick Corea
D) Jeff Ballard
- 5. Which famous saxophonist has Brad Mehldau played with extensively?
A) John Coltrane
B) Joshua Redman
C) Sonny Rollins
D) Charlie Parker
- 6. Brad Mehldau released an album called 'Round Midnight', paying tribute to which legendary jazz musician?
A) Miles Davis
B) Duke Ellington
C) Thelonious Monk
D) Bill Evans
- 7. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's debut album released in 1995?
A) Introducing Brad Mehldau
B) Piano Impressions
C) Smooth Grooves
D) Jazz Fusion Jams
- 8. Brad Mehldau's trio often includes which bassist as a core member?
A) Christian McBride
B) Esperanza Spalding
C) Ron Carter
D) Larry Grenadier
- 9. Which record label has Brad Mehldau been associated with for many years?
A) Nonesuch Records
B) Blue Note Records
C) ECM Records
D) Verve Records
- 10. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's solo album featuring interpretations of songs from popular bands like Radiohead and Oasis?
A) Echoes
B) Reflections
C) Largo
D) Harmony
- 11. Which of the following venues is NOT a common setting for Brad Mehldau's live performances?
A) Barbican Centre
B) Duc des Lombards
C) Village Vanguard
D) Madison Square Garden
- 12. What famous jazz pianist is Brad Mehldau often compared to for his improvisational style?
A) Chick Corea
B) Bill Evans
C) Oscar Peterson
D) Thelonious Monk
- 13. Brad Mehldau is well-known for his work in piano trio settings. What does a piano trio typically consist of?
A) Piano, saxophone, and trombone
B) Piano, bass, and drums
C) Piano, cello, and clarinet
D) Trumpet, guitar, and drums
- 14. Brad Mehldau is known for his unique blend of jazz with elements from which other genre?
A) Classical music
B) Hip hop
C) Reggae
D) Country
- 15. In which city did Brad Mehldau study jazz at the New School?
A) Boston
B) San Francisco
C) Chicago
D) New York City
- 16. On which record label did Brad Mehldau release his debut album?
A) Verve
B) Blue Note
C) Warner Bros.
D) ECM
- 17. Brad Mehldau has reinterpreted popular songs by which rock band in his jazz style?
A) Pink Floyd
B) Radiohead
C) The Beatles
D) Led Zeppelin
- 18. In which musical genre is Brad Mehldau primarily known for his work?
A) Rock
B) Hip-hop
C) Classical
D) Jazz
- 19. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's collaboration album with guitarist Pat Metheny?
A) Guitar Piano Dialogues
B) Jazz Fusion Summit
C) Metheny Mehldau
D) Strings Attached
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